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MA02 OTC

2002 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 OTC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 95,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air pipe under inlet manifold faulty

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

nails in o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2013 95,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air pipe under inlet manifold faulty

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

nails in o/s/r tyre

noise behind steering wheel?

Pass 14 May 2012 82,810 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm, lower outside centre 3/4

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

n/s/r tyre flat spotted in 1 place [195/50/15v]

noise from behind steering wheel when turning

number plate lamps slightly dim

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush started to split

Fail 12 May 2012 82,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn to 2mm, lower outside centre 3/4

brake fluid level close to minimum

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

n/s/r tyre flat spotted in 1 place [195/50/15v]

noise from behind steering wheel when turning

number plate lamps slightly dim

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush started to split

wear on front brake discs

Pass 21 May 2011 70,012 miles

corrosion started in n/s + o/s/r brake pipes

front brake pads started to wear slightly low + slight wear on discs?

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 May 2010 56,748 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,894 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,594 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,571 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,434 miles

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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MA02 OTC is a 2002 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 65,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA02 OTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA02 OTC is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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